While new phones are advertised as “water resistant”, this doesn’t mean they are waterproof, or totally immune to water. In this episode, we discuss how you can fix a water-logged phone. We also talk about Instagram testing a feature that lets users choose if they want to see likes and a WhatsApp status flaw that allows stalkers to track users online.
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Feb 3
UAE Launches Confidential Security Reporting as ChatGPT Rewrites How Students Learn
In this episode, we break down the UAE’s new confidential security reporting service — how it works, why it matters, and what it means for public safety and trust. We also look at how ChatGPT is increasingly replacing Google search for students in the UAE, helping them learn fast ... Show More
17m 38s
Jan 29
UAE Banking Goes OTP-Free as Apple Preps Its Next iPhone Update
In this episode, we break down a major shift in UAE banking as new regulations replace one-time passwords with in-app alerts — what it means for security, convenience, and how you approve transactions moving forward. We also look ahead to Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.3 update and when ... Show More
18m 4s
Apr 2024
Spotify's AI Playlists, Dubai's Cloud Seeding Drones, and Bacterial Kamikaze for Medicine
In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore three fascinating stories at the intersection of AI, weather modification, and microbiology. First, we dive into Spotify's latest AI endeavor: a new feature that allows users to create personalized playlists using prompts. By lev ... Show More
5m 30s
Mar 2024
AI gadgets, bendy phones, and more from MWC
Today on the flagship podcast of region locked phones: The Verge’s Allison Johnson and Jon Porter report back on all the tech we saw at Mobile World Congress this past week. MWC 2024: all the phones, wearables, and gadgets announced in Barcelona Peering through Lenovo’s transpare ... Show More
46m 48s